Environmental Button

Description:

On March 24, 1989 the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, off the coast of Alaska. Almost 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the sea, the largest oil spill in United States history. The resulting oil slick contaminated 1,300 miles of coastline and killed over 200,000 sea birds and sea mammals such as otters, seals, and killer whales. The clean-up cost over 2.2 billion dollars.

Environmental disasters are often used to galvanize public support for reform; the Exxon Valdez accident is a perfect example. This button was produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the event.

Maker: Badge-A-Minit

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Illinois, La SalleUnited States: Alaska

Subject: Environmental Movement

Subject:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2003.0014.0831Accession Number: 2003.0014Catalog Number: 2003.0014.0831

Object Name: button

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: .33 cm x 5.7 cm; x 1/8 in x 2 1/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-a0ce-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1284862

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